Pornography is a booming trend that has been around for decades. Although porn is enjoyed by many people, the subject is still kinda taboo with a negative light shined upon it. People engage in pornography for many different reasons, and the age old question seems to always be is pornography bad or can it be good for you.

What Is Pornography

The definition of pornography is printed or visual material containing the explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity, intended to stimulate erotic rather than aesthetic or emotional feelings. The most popular forms of pornography are magazines, internet websites, and videos you buy to play at home. One of the most popular pornography franchises is Playboy. Despite it’s negative reputation, the porn industry brings in billions of dollars in revenue each year.

The Pros Of Engaging In Pornography

A large amount of both men and women who engage in pornography claim it has a positive influence in their lives and do not see it as a harmful distraction. Below are some of the positive attributes people have connected to their pornography use.

Better Sex Drive

Both men and women claim that pornography has given them better sex drives with their partners. Porn can keep sex from becoming boring because new moves and positions are discovered, and couples can try new things in the bedroom which help keeps interest and excitement in having sex with one another.

Sexual Knowledge Improves

Watching pornography will increase sexual knowledge and awareness. Many people who had very little knowledge of sex have claimed pornography has gave them a more broader knowledge of the subject of sex in a good way.

Arousal

The purpose of porn is to evoke feelings of desire and sexual feelings. Engaging in pornography can help a single or lonely person experience sexual arousal in their life. Sexual arousal, or orgasms can be healthy physically and mentally. During an orgasm large levels of dopamine are released which causes a feeling of euphoria. Studies have shown that people who have regular orgasms are happier and have better moods over all. Orgasms also have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system.

The Cons Of Pornography

Just like most anything else out there that brings pleasure, there can be some cons and negativity associated with engaging in porn and within the porn community.

Addiction

The most common issue that arises with people who engage in pornography is addiction. Generally what people are getting addicted to is the release of the dopamine they receive when they have an orgasm while engaging in porn. This addiction causes a person to constantly want sexual desire, and they will have the urge to have sex or masturbate multiple times a day. Some porn addicts have claimed they would masturbate as much as 20 or 30 times a day. This addiction can also lead to unhealthy behaviors such as picking up prostitutes.

Strain On Relationships

While pornography can help a relationship with it’s sex drive, it can have the total opposite in some cases. Studies have shown that in relationships where only one partner engages in pornography can produce a strain with the non engaging partner. This stems from many different reasons including jealously and confidence levels. Many partners have claimed they experience trouble performing and often feel they are not performing to their porn engaging partner’s expectations. Often, the partner who engages in porn wants their partner to perform activities that they are not comfortable with.

Minors In The Porn Industry

A huge problem that has plagued the porn industry is the use of minors in their films and materials. The popularity and growth of porn websites has made this issue even more harder to combat, and human trafficking has been connected to certain porn creators. This is a terrible ordeal that shines a huge negative light on the porn industry.

There is no sign showing that the porno industry is going to slow down which means the question on how good or bad it is will linger on for some time to come. The best advice for couples or singles that engage in pornography would probably be for anything else that brings pleasure, and that is everything in moderation.